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The Blackstone Chronicles: The Serial Thriller Complete in One Volume | 
 enlarge | Author: John Saul
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  67 reviews
Sales Rank: 375282
Media: Paperback
Edition: First Edition Thus
Pages: 544
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.2 x 1
ISBN: 044900192X
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780449001929
ASIN: 044900192X
Publication Date: February 10, 1998
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Product Description
Now, for the first time, the New York Times bestselling serial thriller is complete in one terrifying volume. John Saul, the master of supernatural suspense, John Saul, brings to chilling life the small New England town of Blackstone--and the secrets and sins that lay buried there. . . .
From atop Blackstone's highest hill, the old Asylum casts its shadow over the village. Built in the 1890s to house the insane, the Asylum has stood vacant for decades. But now, the wrecker's ball is about to strike--and unleash an ominous evil. Strange gifts begin to appear on the doorsteps of Blackstone's finest citizens.
Each bears a mysterious history.
Each brings a horrifying power to harm.
Each reveals another thread in the suspensefully woven web of . . .
THE BLACKSTONE CHRONICLES
Part I--An Eye for an Eye: The Doll
Part II--Twist of Fate: The Locket
Part III--Ashes to Ashes: The Dragon's Flame
Part IV--In the Shadow of Evil: The Handkerchief
Part V--Day of Reckoning: The Stereoscope
Part VI--Asylum
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 An excellent book! April 10, 1998
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
In The Blackstone Chronicles, Saul did what should be done: he kept the reader waiting for more. Now, the entire series is available in one book. It shows only very few similarities to The Green Mile, especially in that in this series, the perspective continually changes. If you haven't read the series, pick up this book and enjoy! Anyone who is interested, E-mail me, and I'd be happy to discuss John Saul books. I plan to pick up "The Presence" next week.
A chilling page turner...another Great Saul!! July 24, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Let me just start by saying that I LOVE John Saul!! And this series was great! It kept me turning, page after page and I could not put it down. Here I am, just finishing and still recovering from lack of sleep for all the time I put in to finishing this book!! I was nervous and chilled as well as angry at times and I even found a few humerous parts. And I love the way our dear Mr. Saul would throw characters from his other books in there. This book is basically about the past of the Insane Asylum and the horrible things that went on and the evil doctor that ran the place. Now, years later, they want to conserve it and a mystery gifts start popping up...as well as a little added evil.
A must read-super creepy! October 2, 2005
Cheri Elsey (Portland Oregon)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
So, I admit it. I am a HUGE fan of John Saul, I have met him at several book signings, and keep his books on display separate from my other books. I recomend reading earlier works from him BEFORE reading this book. There are references to past characters and stories(i.e. Suffer the Childrens Elizabeth is all grown up) Just make it easy and read ALL his books, they are all excitind and spinetingling and super creepy!
You Will Get Goosebumps August 2, 2000
BeatleBangs1964 (United States)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I read the six-month installments in 1997. This is vintage John Saul -- the delightfully insidious terror that overtakes a sleepy little village. These books left me wanting more. I thought he did an excellent job of building the suspense and creating very interesting characters. What really made these installments so wonderful was the reintroduction of characters from previous books. I certainly hope John Saul does another Blackstone series or novel -- we would love it!
very captivating... May 7, 2000
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book certainly kept me reading, interested for more, and certainly in suspense, much more so than certain efforts by certain other authors in this genre. The author uses excellent language to convey a sense of sheer terror, which is all the more unsettling because it is real, or at least has the potential to be. Saul has derived his horror from something so normal.
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